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Flying Fortress: Leaving England

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Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

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Weekday Wings: The XP-55 Ascender (2:08)

On Discovery Channel's "Weekday Wings," the XP-55's design was groundbreaking in several areas although it never went into full scale production.

Strange Planes: The F4U Corsair Kamikaze Hunter (1:31)

On Discovery Channel's "Strange Planes," learn about the F4U Corsair, one of the few planes the United States had that was fast enough to have a chance against the Japanese kamikaze in World War II.

Flying Heavy Metal: Jet Race 2 (2:33)

Check out this clip, as Bruce explains the advantage of the jet over the prop.

Top Ten Helicopters: The AH-64D Apache Longbow (5:13)

This attack 'copter replaced the Cobra as one of the deadliest helicopters around, and tops them all as number one!

Top Ten Helicopters: The OH-6 Cayuse (3:34)

This helicopter has excellent durability, making it one of the top helicopters around. Check out this video to learn more about the world's top ten helicopters.

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GI Factory: Chinook Rain and Rotor Test (1:11)

After assembly, the CH-47 Chinook helicopter is put through many tests such as a rain test to ensure that it's waterproof. Watch a CH-47 get tested on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

Top Ten Helicopters: The AH-64D Apache Longbow (5:13)

This attack 'copter replaced the Cobra as one of the deadliest helicopters around, and tops them all as number one!

GI Factory: Manufacturing the Chinook (2:48)

Watch as the Chinook CH 47 helicopter is assembled in a factory in Philadelphia on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

Flying Fortress: Belle Returns (2:28)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Crew (1:36)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Bombing Run (1:43)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Waiting the Return (3:07)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Mission (2:11)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Briefing (1:15)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: England (1:07)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.